Is Paolo Rossi A-List?
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No — Paolo Rossi is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1982
World Cup Hero
Lost A-list status in 1987
Dropped to C tier — Retirement from Football
Ranking Timeline
1976D$0.01M
Vicenza Breakthrough
Rossi gains initial recognition at Vicenza.
1980F▼$0.05M+$0.04M
Match-Fixing Scandal
Rossi is banned due to a match-fixing scandal.
1982A▲▲▲▲$1M+$0.95M
World Cup Hero
Rossi leads Italy to World Cup victory.
1982S▲$2M+$1M
Ballon d'Or Winner
Rossi wins the Ballon d'Or.
1983A▼$3M+$1M
Juventus Success
Rossi has success with Juventus.
1987C▼▼$4M+$1M
Retirement from Football
Rossi retires from professional football.
2026C$5M+$1M
Legacy as World Cup Hero
Rossi's legacy as a World Cup hero endures.
Last updated: February 21, 2026